The big man and the mountain

Top o’ the world, ma! And top of the World Cup too. Yes, I finally did it.

At the second attempt, your humble correspondent successfully summitted Corcovado to stand at the feet of Christo Redentor, using only my will-power, ingenuity, a bottle of water, some sunscreen and — what was the other thing? — oh yes, a train.

Bear Grylls eat your heart out — and, you know, it’s surely only a matter of time before he does.